Las Planques

1- Start to the right of the church heading towards Saint-Just. At the first two forked paths, go straight ahead. At the third, turn left towards the Viaur viaduct. Continue straight. At the fork, turn left towards La Mourseillé and do the same at the next fork. At the fork before La Guizardié, take the path on the left.
2- Cross the road, continue on the path and turn onto the right trail. Arrive at the bank of the Viaur: on the right, it is possible to make a round trip to directly below the SNCF viaduct, otherwise, cross the gate. Continue along the path in the middle of the meadow. At the Laval fork, turn right. In front of the gate, take the path to the left, cross the stream, follow the house on the right and climb above the hydroelectric plant. Cross the access road, descend to the edge of the Viaur and follow the bank.
3- Pass the old Tanus bridge. Ascend the second path on the left. At the asphalt, turn left, then straight ahead. Cross La Sicardie-Haute, 30 m after turn left onto the path.
4- Follow the bank to the right, ascend in wide zigzags. Descend the Masmajou path to the Viaur footbridge; 150 m after, climb right. Under the church of Las Planques, continue straight ahead ( !> visit the church on the right !).
5- At the calvary near the church, turn left. 100 m after, climb straight ahead. At the second hairpin bend, turn left, climb into the chestnut grove. Leave the path to the right. Pass near the ruins of the hamlet of Cazes, then a small house (La Treille). Cross the footbridge under the ruined tower ( !> Old Tanus !). At the road, at Combefedo, continue straight, pass under the new N88. Turn left. Cross La Moulinarié. At the next crossing, turn right towards the church of Tanus.

Before leaving:

Check the general and local weather ensuring no precipitation Inform yourself about the approach walk, itinerary height, duration, possible escape routes (IGN map, GPS, guidebook, etc.) Assess possible risks by consulting mountain professionals, refuges, lodges Inform a close contact of your objective and update if changes occur: departure and return times, number of participants with each phone number, vehicle(s), parking Avoid going alone, use equipment compliant with the activity, adjusted and in good condition, headlamp, complete first aid kit, survival blanket, etc.

In case of problem

Alert: call 112 (European emergency number)

5 key points to provide when raising alarm:

Where? municipality, place, itinerary, altitude Who? identity, phone number What? type of accident, number of victims, severity, fall dynamics When? accident time Weather? wind, visibility